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🍎 Food PL QATAR May 22, 2020

too high content of E 200 - sorbic acid in dried pitted prunes from the Netherlands with raw material from Chile, packaged in Poland

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
E 200 - sorbic acid too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
Origin
Chile
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? Dried pitted prunes from the Netherlands may have too much sorbic acid, a food additive.

What's happening? These prunes were made in the Netherlands with fruit from Chile. They were packed in Poland.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Poland and Qatar who bought these prunes.

What should I do? If you have these prunes, throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: E 200 - sorbic acid too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Chile · Notifier: Poland

First published
May 22, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2020.2125

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What is this product recall alert about?
too high content of E 200 - sorbic acid in dried pitted prunes from the Netherlands with raw material from Chile, packaged in Poland. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: E 200 - sorbic acid too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Chile · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 22, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland and QATAR.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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